I know this topic never ends here!
I know people ask about getting a double stroller all the time, is it really necessary, etc. My DD is 4.5 months old, and we hardly used the double stroller in the beginning because I would wear her in a carrier and push DS in the single. I was actually starting to regret getting a double for a while!
However, babywearing is highly overrated in the summer! Yesterday I took both kids to the zoo for the first time since the weather warmed up here. I am so glad I had my double stroller yesterday-DD and I would have both melted with her in the carrier.
Just something to think about as you decide whether to purchase a stroller.
Re: PSA regarding double strollers
Good point! I'm having an Oct. baby so I need to rethink the timing. Unless grandparents are willing to kick down for one earlier! Ha!
Yup.
As much as I advocate double strollers (and LOVE mine), I also love baby wearing. Today I went shopping and wore my son in the Ergo for nearly 2 hours (DD was in the cart). When I took him off and put him in the carseat I was DRENCHED with sweat. I considred it a memo: TOO HOT.
I can't imagine not having even just a simple double umbrella. You don't have to spend $600 on a fancy stroller, but I think it is worth having something to fall back on occasionally for times when it is hot, you want to try on clothes, your toddler doesn't want to walk, etc.
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